Tumblr family, I’m happy to share with y’all that I’m going to law school!! I am going to be an attorney and take my passions for social justice to this next venture. Thank you for all your continued support!
What I’ve learned from the chauvin trial so far:
1. The officers immediately escalated the situation by pulling up on George Floyd with a gun and pointing it in his face
2. George was extremely distressed (understandably) and was begging for some understanding and a moment to gather himself - which he was not given. Despite his destress he did not resist arrest or fight with the officers at any point.
3. The police again escalate the situation by forcing him Into a car he was begging not to be forced into
4. George Floyd was dead when the ambulance arrived - meaning he was dead underneath the knees of chauvin
5. The paramedic knew immediately that George was not breathing when he arrived - giving reason that chauvin would’ve known he wasn’t breathing
6. The officers displayed gross negligence by not checking a pulse or administering chest compressions s
7. The police had multiple opportunities to de-escalate the situation and handle it professionally and failed at every single attempt.
R.I.P to this beautiful bright and smart young woman who lived her life in service to others. My deepest sympathies to those who knew and love her. Today I am utterly exhausted and angry as once again black life is treated with disdain. What happened to Breonna could happen to any of us. If the police can get away with murdering us in our own homes, they can get away with anything. Nina Simone said freedom is a life without fear, and it was then that I realized that I am not free in this country. Because most days all I have is fear.
